Guyana now has 130 active COVID-19 cases countrywide after seven new cases were recorded within the past 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Health. The new infections were recorded in Region Four (two cases) and Region Six (five cases). And with these cases, the total number of confirmed cases since March 11, 2020 has…
The driver involved in the hit-and-run accident that killed two persons on the No.70 public road, was remanded to prison on Tuesday. Vivendra Ramdharry, 37, of No. 69 Village, Upper Corentyne, was charged with two counts of causing death by dangerous driving, two counts of failure to render assistance and failure to report an accident.…
Golden Jaguars Head Coach Jamaal Shabazz has named six overseas-based players in his squad for the Courts Caribbean Classic in Trinidad and Tobago, which kicks off this weekend, with playmaker Neil Danns, former captain Sam Cox and forward Terell Ondaan returning to the fold. The Courts Caribbean Classic will see Guyana take on Barbados on…
The search for the three missing fishermen and their vessel has been suspended by the Government after four weeks of searches turning up empty-handed. Minister of Works, Bishop Juan Edghill announced the suspension on Monday while indicating that the authorities will remain alert. “At this point, I don’t know what else I can do in…
The Government of Grenada has given permission for unvaccinated cricket fans to attend the third and final Apex Test match between West Indies and England. The match will be played at the Grenada National Stadium from March 24-28. In a decision taken earlier this week, Grenada’s Ministry of Health announced there is no longer a…
Leader of the People’s National Congress Aubrey Norton today called on the government to urgently put forward measures to cushion the rising cost of living in Guyana. During a Press Conference, Mr. Norton said while his party is cognisant that the world is experiencing inflation, it remains concerned that the Guyana government has not been…
Convicted child rapist Esan Germaine, who is currently serving a sentence for sexually abusing a young girl, was on Tuesday sentenced to 30 years imprisonment on three more charges. Last month, Germaine was found guilty by a 12-member jury on three counts of rape committed on a 15-year-old girl between January-July 2014. He was on…
The City businessman who was nabbed last week with a quantity of marijuana, a large sum of cash, and suspected uncustomed liquor at his East Street, Georgetown home has been charged and remanded to jail for marijuana trafficking. Businessman, Nicholas Samaroo appeared in Court on Monday and was charged with allegedly trafficking just over two…
The conversation on dated hair rules in schools continues with the Ministry of Education now moving to meet with teachers next but subject minister Priya Manickchand emphasised that children’s rights and self- esteem must be considered. Many have lamented that these hair rules are restrictive. Some highlighted that the rules have a much greater impact…
The Customs Officer from Linden who was arrested for the stabbing of his wife was today charged and remanded to prison for attempted murder. 44-year-old Michael Hercules appeared at the Linden Magistrates’ Court before Magistrate Wanda Fortune. The Court was told that on the 19th March at Bucktown Creek in Linden, Hercules attacked and stabbed…
